City Manager Report – October 16, 2025

City Council Meeting Roundup

On Tuesday, October 14th, the Normandy Park City Council held its regular monthly meeting. Below is a summary of key actions and discussions.

Approval of the King County Cooperative Watershed Management Grant – The City has been awarded a $225,000 grant through King County Cooperative Watershed Management for property acquisition. Funds will be used to purchase property that will expand Marine View Park.

Renewal of the Website Maintenance & Creative Services Contract – The City Council renewed the website management contract with 575, Inc. The costs of services remain unchanged from the current contract.

Approval of the Department of Ecology Water Quality Capacity Grant – The City Council accepted a $130,000 award from the Department of Ecology to conduct work related to implementing municipal stormwater National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements.

First Reading of Ordinances #1081 & #1082 – The City Council approved moving two ordinances, related to updating the City’s Road Standards, to the November City Council meeting for final reading. If approved, the new Road Design and Construction Standards will set forth specific, consistent, and acceptable road design and construction elements for developers, private parties, and the City. Before the standards are adopted, specific code conflicts need to be addressed. The first ordinance either repeals, replaces, or revises several provisions of Titles 10, 17, and 18 that are more effectively addressed within the new standards or that are no longer considered best management practices. The second ordinance will officially adopt the 2025 Normandy Park Road Design and Construction Standards. The City Council will consider final approval at its meeting on November 12th.

Contract to complete a Stormwater Utility Rate Study was approved – This project includes a surface water utility cost-of-service (or Storm Water) rate study and proposed rate revisions.  The goal is to have this rate study completed in time to present it at the required public hearing meetings and obtain City Council approval by April 2026. If the study results are approved, the rates will be incorporated into the 2027-2028 budget, and approved rate revisions will be submitted to King County in time for implementation of the 2027 rates.

Reappointment of Paul de Barros to the Art Commission – Resident Paul de Barros was reappointed to the Art Commission. 

For more details on these items, you can watch the full meeting recording.

If you have any questions about the information above or any other City topic, please get in touch with me at aarrington@normandyparkwa.gov. Have a great week!

“The City has been awarded a $225,000 grant through King County Cooperative Watershed Management for property acquisition. Funds will be used to purchase property that will expand Marine View Park.”